NEWS

Check out the newest video by Mastermind Recordings artist Doak Snead. His video of "Come and Get Your Rock" was filmed in Texas this past fall. Be sure to download the full album "A Welcome Affair" at your favorite music outlet. (iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Napster)

Emily Clement was with her band at The Cowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa working on a new project. We love all the art that's coming out of our new studio. Keep a lookout for some really cool new material from Emily. Be sure to listen to a sample of the new project right here on the Mastermind Recordings website at the bottom of the screen. The track is called "Wonderful".

It has been a while since our last update, but that is only because we have been so busy here at Mastermind Recordings. Here are the new things happening with Mastermind Recordings.

DOAK SNEAD

We have a lot of exciting news about our newest addition to the Mastermind Recordings line up with Doak Snead! Doak is a native Texas songwriter who came to Nashville in 1990. He is a wonderfully creative lyricist who has been working with us since 2017 on a 7 song EP called "A Welcome Affair". The record is back from manufacturing and will be available soon, Check outDoak's artistpage for a full bio and more information about the record.

The Cowboy Arms Hotel and Recording Spa

We are also excited to announce that we have moved our label and recording studio to the famous Cowboy Arms hotel and Recording Spa in Nashville, Tennessee. The house used to belong to legendary songwriter and producer "Cowboy" Jack Clement. This is a huge upgrade for Mastermind Recordings' production and engineering team. The new "to us" space also means plenty of upgraded gear to keep our productions sounding great. Also coming soon will be a beautiful vintage Trident 80B recording console. Tridents were very popular in Nashville in the 70s and 80s, and we are excited to bring back some history to this legendary studio.

As always, keep checking back with us to get the latest news and updates.

Since the release of both Emily Clement's "Dying To Know" and Ian Cory Craft's self titled 7', we have been very busy at Mastermind Recordings. Both records have had a physical and digital release and are available for purchase and streaming. If you haven't checked both records out yet, please do so, you do not want to miss this music!

Let's Talk Radio

Mike Mouret with Studio Gold Nashville has been doing a great job in the opening weeks of our radio promotion. Both Emily and Ian have reported spins on terrestrial radio. Emily's single "Dying To Know" was even reported playing on RadioActive FM 88.6 in Wellington, New Zealand, and both artists have reported spins in California. Thanks to Mike and his staff at Studio Gold Nashville for their continued work.

Friend and Well Renown Texas Songwriter Doak Snead

Doak Snead has joined the Mastermind Recordings roster and is currently recording an EP at Cousin Bob's Studio. This will be a 12" record that will be released at the same time his album from the 1970's is rereleased by the Delmore Recording Society. Two albums at the same time just 40 years apart. These two records (one by Mastermind Recordings and one by the Delmore Recording Society) will be released just in time for Record Store Day, 2018.

Record Stores

Emily and Ian's records are now in 16 record stores spanning 5 states. These include: Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Kentucky. Nothing like the good ol' fashion way, Bob and Cameron took matters into their own hands and drove to each record store to personally see the stores, meet the staff, and deliver the records and promotional items.

Emily Clement's "Dying to Know" and Ian Cory Craft's self titled 45 are both live on all your favorite digital music platforms! Go find them and listen now! Physical copies of the vinyl can be purchased HERE! Also, check your local record store! If you can't find it there, ask them to get it in!

(as always, please listen to an entire track when listening digitally. It really hurts an artist if you stop half way or click around.)

Bob Clement just got back from delivering our new records to some amazing record stores around the area. Be sure to check for Emily Clement and Ian Cory Craft if you're in Memphis, Mississippi, or Alabama!

This past Saturday, December 2nd, Mastermind Recordings artist Emily Clement had an interview with 101.5 WXNA Nashville. She talked about her new EP being released on Friday December 8th at Grimey's in Nashville and played a few songs live with Josh Halper on guitar and Dave Roe on the upright bass. Listen to the interview with Emily here!

We are counting down the days at Mastermind Recordings until the big record release show at Grimey's record shop here in Nashville, Tennessee! It's sure to be a great night music from Mastermind Recordings artists Emily Clement and Ian Cory Craft! Both artists will have the first copies of their vinyl for sale! Hope to see you Friday, December 8th, at 6pm.

We have been busy here at Mastermind Recordings. Here are a few things we have been up to.

--On December 8th at 6PM at Grimey's record store in Nashville, Tennessee, we are having a double record release party for Mastermind artists Emily Clement and Ian Cory Craft. Everyone is invited to a night of great music by both artists. They will each play their songs off their new records, and the first copies of vinyl will be available to purchase that night! Visit our events page for more information.

--Emily and Ian will be starting their tours in December to promote their records. With the help of radio promoter Mike Mouret of Studio Gold Nashville, Emily and Ian will be terrestrial radio all over the southeast region as well as internet and satellite radio. A twelve city tour from Memphis to Knoxville, and Louisville to Birmingham, their music will be sold in independent record stores and available for download starting December 8th. Keep checking back to see that latest tour info.

--Next on the horizon is to start the manufacturing and marketing of our newest artist Doak Snead. Bob and Doak have been friends for 25 years and they finally have a chance to record Doak as a singer and songwriter. This is a project that is especially designed to be promoted in Doak's home state of Texas. We are expecting to have this project available for early 2018.